OVACOME Registered Charity No. 1159682 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 September 2025
OVACOME Legal and Administrative Information Registered Charity Number. 1159682 Trustees (Executive Committee Members) The trustees who served during the period and up to the date of signing of this report were: Cathryn Hughes (Chairl John Paul McKew ITreasurerl Marta Wojcik Iresigned l May 20261 Sean Kehoe IHead of Expert Advisory Panel) Victoria Von Wachter Lesley Sage Adrian Dickinson Samixa Bakul Shah Richard Riley Michelle Hill1Secretsryl CEO Victoria Clare Patrons Jenny Agutter Lady Adele Sewell, M.B.E Principal Office 52-54 Featherstone Street London ECIY 8RT International Ambassador Manisha Koirala Independent Examiner Kevin Fisher BA FCA CTA Kingston Burrows Audit Ltd 308 Ewell Road Surbitton Surrey, KT6 7AL Bankers CAF Bank Limited 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025. Legal and administrative information set out on page 2 forms part of this report. The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policie5 set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS102}, issued in October 2019. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Legal structure of the charity The charity is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation ICIOI. Ovacome was entered on the Register of Charities No 1159682 on 18 December 2014 and is governed by its constitution adopted also on 18 December 2014. Ovacome was originally established in 1996 as a charity on the Register of Charities and a Itd company at Companies House. It was then converted to a CIO in 2014. Ovacome has a board of 10 volunteer trustees. All trustees are individuals who have been personally affected by the disease or clinicians who specialise in ovarian cancer IOC). Recruitment and induction of trustees Trustees are recruited for their knowledge. skills. networks and experience. Ovacome is unique within the gynaecology oncology sector as the board is made up of trustees whose lives have been directly affected by ovarian cancer. In addition, Ov3come was established as a membership charity. Whilst anyone can access our support without being a member, it is free to become a member, and members have certain rights and benefits conferred upon them. Members can vote at the Annual General Meeting IAGMI and have the opportunity to participate in consultstion to set the priorities of the charity and inform future strategic direction of service provision. Trustees are recruited following 2 periodic trustee board skills audit. Areas for development are identified and then recruitment adverts are circulated among our membership and more widely. All new trustees are given background information about the charity, are advised about their responsibilities and given an ir)duction into the work of the charity. The training needs of the trustees are reviewed, and training is sourced where deemed necessary and appropriate. The full recruitment proce55 tske5 between 6-9 months. Management and administration The Executive Committee. members of which constitute trustees for the purpose of Charity legislation. administers Ovacome. The Chair. officers 3nd other trustees are appointed lor reappointed) at the AGM. No external bodies have the power to appoint trustees. and the Executive Committee is ultimately responsible for the charity. The names of trustees who have served since l October 2024 are set out under Legal and Administrative Information on page 2 of this document. The trustees meet via online conference calls monthly to review progress and support development of the charity in line with our organisational aims. The Chief Executive and staff team manage the day to day running of Ovacome and operational delivery based on the strategic direction agreed by the trustees.
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 Remuneration of Key Management Personnel The remuneratior) of the charity's key management personnel is set by the Executive Committee, taking into account the charity's financial position and the amount paid for similar roles in comparable organisations. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Currently our head office is in London. As of 30 September 2025 there are 17 staff110 full time, 7 part timel. Ovacome has 88 registered and active volunteers at the time of writing. The charity serrfes: People who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer Family members of those diagnosed Those who may be at risk of OC The general public (by raising awareness of the symptoms} The research community by funding opportunities for better understanding and curing ovarian cancer Clinicians specialising in ovarian cancer Health care providers who may be involved in diagnosing and treating ovarian cancer The number of ovarian cancer cases in the UK is not thought to be increasing signif icantly. Around 7,500 new cases are diagnosed each year and this number has remained constsnt for some time. For women born after 1960. 1 in 50 are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime. But still there is little awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease among the public and no effective screening tool. This means that most people are diagnosed at the later stages of the disease. The need for Ovacome remains constsnL Until all people are aware of the symptoms and able to access equitable treatment. support 2nd information Ovacome will continue to work to meet the needs of all those affected by the disease. Ovacome works across the UK via our support and information services. and we provide face to face support and work with local charities to improve the support available to all affected by ovarian cancer- regardless of where they live. Our potential reach. One study suggested that in 2010, 41,000 women were living in the UK with ovarian cancer. They will vary hugely in health, stages of the disease and their support needs. In more recent years there have been significant advances in treatment options and trials access in the UK. If we assume that there are now more women living with the disease than in 2010 and accept that it is our role to support women with ovarian cancer. their family members. the clinicians that treat them, or those at risk of the disease. then our potential reach is substantially wider than the numbers currently accessing our services. Since 2018 we have worked actively with partner organisations and our members to become more representative of the UK population, with a diverse and mutually supportive community. We have made all our services more accessible and inclusive and will continue to work to do so. We have actively challenged and changed policy to reduce the inequalitie5 that many face when acce55ing diagnosis, treatment or support. Charity activities Ovacome has provided a wide range of expert services free to all those affected by ovarian cancer since 1996. We do thi5 by: Supporting those affected by ovarian canr with a friendly community
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 Providing opportunities for those affected by ovarian cancer to meet and share their experiences Ovacome does this through both face-to-face and online events. via support groups (including local hybrid groups}- online workshops- online discussion forum,. hybrid members day and health and wellbeing events Raising awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms Promoting an understanding of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and the patient experience, including tsrgeted messaging to underserved groups who are overlooked in mainstream awareness campaigns Campaigning to raise awareness of signs and symptoms using our research based B.E.A.T. campaign which supports early diagnosis Educating clinicians in the symptoms and impact of ovariar) cancer Remaining at the forefront of knowledge and innovation in the diagnosis, treatment and communication in all matters related to ovarian cancer Working with community groups and other organisations to undertake targeted campaigns in a wide range of formats and languages to ensure that those who face barriers to accessing diagnosi5 are more aware of the 5ymptom5 of the disease Infonning and educating people about the disease Providing evidence-based. up to date information through our website, magazine, information booklets and across support service platforms Building our community networks across the UK to ensure this information is reaching all who need it Providing information as requested by our members in a variety of formats and languages, as required Working with our world c13ss board of expert advisors to ensure that f3Ctually accurate and up to date information is provided in a way that people can understand Ensuring empathy, sensitivity and discretion in every stakeholder interaction Influencing and advocating Advocating for prevention strategies, research and equity of treatment, experience, and outcomes for all those diagnosed with ovarian cancer Identify and lead change to address the health inequalities in access to support for all Collaborating with other organisations to ensure the voices of the people that we represent are considered by decision-makers Fund research, including patient perspective research. as appropriate Providing training and information sessions for clinicians on the symptoms of the disease and also on the patient experience Ensuring that. wherever possible. patient voice is incorporated into decision making at a national and local level Constantly monitoring our Suc5 in achieving our aims Regularly seek the views of our membership and the wider community to provide feedback on our actions and the impact they are having
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 Regularly review our actions against those providing similar services or partnership organisations ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Review of the year We continue to see steady demand for our support services 3cross all our support channels. We provided direct support to 4.779 people through our support line, events. 3nd support groups. Our qualified and experienced support stsff provide up-to-date information regarding various areas of OC, including treatments and trials, risk, livir)g with the disease, and symptom management, whilst also providing much needed emotional support. The community we support varies, from those recently diagnosed, to family and friends concerned about loved ones, people needing information about their familial risk of being diagnosed with the disease, to those going through treatment, a recurrence, or end of life planning. Our team are available every step of the way, and we are a lifeline for thousands. Our popular online forum remained busy, running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 2nd with membership reaching 19.325 members by the end of the financial year. During the year we were able to scale up our face to face events. providing support events in the following towns and cities: London Liverpool Bim)ingham Leeds Newcastle Bristol Bath Southampton Cheltenham Bournemouth Norwich Coventry Belfast Our team work closely with our community and listen to their needs - as a result we continued to provide regular weekly online community sessions, through which people are able to relax and participate in an activity with others who have been diagnosed with the disease. This provides invaluable community building opportunities and reduces loneliness, 3nxiety and isolation for many. A further series of webinars and workshops ran throughout the year, given by experts in their own field of work and particularly by members of our expert advisory panel. We are grateful to all those who have given their time ar)d expertise overthe course of the yearto support our community. The topics for these clinical and medical updates are requested by members of our community and the attendees can ask questions of experts. Many of these tslks and presentstions are recorded and shared on our YouTube channel, this is helpful to many thousands of people and we are seeing an increasing number of healthcare providers sharing these webinar resources with their patients or using them 35 training tools for healthcare professionals. Over the course of the year our YouTube videos were watched over 34.000 times with over 2.600 hours of viewing. At the request of our members we have continued to run expert support groups over the course of the year.
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 We continued to run local support groups and to support other gynaecology oncology groups already in existence with grants. facilitation and information or specialist speakers. We also provide 3 resource for anyone setting up an independent ovarian cancer support group and can provide information, grants, SUPPOrt and speaker5 to those committed to providing support at a local level. Our work ha5 continued within Ovacome to reduce barriers to accessing our services and to improve inclusivity. This has led to our community becoming more diverse. We continue our work to ensure that all members of our community are 5UPPOrted to access diagnoses, treatment and support in a culturally appropriate and accessible way. Our support team can provide interpreters in over 150 languages. We co-produced videos in 8 languages to help people understand what happens after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. these have been reached by over 360.000 people to date. Over 780.CKK) people who face health inequalities were given targeted information about the signs and symptoms of the disease. Over 100 community groups and charities across the UK partnered with us to reach those facing barriers to accessing diagnosis, treatment and supporL Information provision and awareness raising Our Expert Advisory Panel of professional volunteers now numbers 34. This panel is made up of top clinicians and experts in the field with a variety of specialities, they continue to give the charity access to expert advice and influer)ce. We remain particularly grateful to the professionals, who give their time voluntarily. Our Patient Experience in Practice IPEPI training sessions deliver valuable information in an impactful and personalised way and focus on the lived experience of those diagnosed with the disease. These sessions are subdivided into: STS sessions - Survivors Teaching Students. This trains medical students to recognise the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer using the lived experience of those diagnosed with the disease. EPE sessions Enhancing Patient Experience. Through which we provide specific information to medical oncologists, surgeons and specialist nurses - all involved in treating those with ovarian cancer. These training sessions provide specialist information on the lived experience of those affected by ovarian cancer and facing barriers to diagnosis, treatment and supporL Through the two programmes 1,750 healthcare professionals were trained to better recognise the symptoms of ovarian cancer and given help to improve experience for their patients. FUNDRAISING A huge thank you to all the incredible people who have supported our work through donations, fundraising and unwavering encouragement. Your generosity is the reason we are able to continue providing life-changing support and vitsl infom)ation to those affected by ovarian cancer. Every year, our supporters take on extraordinary challenges for Ovacome. In 2025, 17 runners represented Team Ovacome at the London Marathon, raising a phenomenal £54,534.95 and counting - making it our highest London Marathon team total ever.
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 Davina Budesha, alongside 21 family members and friends, took part in the Manchester Half Marathon, raising an outstanding £10.029. Phil Soderberg and friends undertook yet another rem3rk3ble challenge, raising a stsggering £40.225 through a 300km Milan to Zurich team cycle ride completed in just 24 hours. in memory of Debbie Baldwin. We were also delighted to see the return of the fourth annual Debbie Baldwin Gala, where friends and family came together to raise £24,379.95. In September, the wonderful Touch of Teal event took place at the May Fair Hotel, raising an amazing £24,001. Apricot Clothing continued their valued support throughout Ovarian Cancer Aw3reness Month and generously donated £IO.IXK) towards our Big Give campaign. The monumer)tal efforts of our community are truly humbling. We are deeply grateful not or)ly for the funds raised. but31soforthe creativity. determination and compassion shown byeveryone who supports our work. We would like to thank all our amazing supporters for their kindness and generosity - from those who tske on incredible challenges acrossthe UK, to those who organise inspiring events, and those who bake, sew and knit items to raise vital funds for our services. FINANCIAL REVIEW Gross income and expenditure figures for the year ended 30 September 2025 were income of £877.58412024 - £744.8411 and expenditure of £1,045.730 {2024 - £955.7181. giving an overall deficit of £168,14612024 - deficit £210.8771. Restricted Funds of £419.681 were received during the year, of which £356,661 (including £56.140 unspent funds brought forward this year and fund transfer £2,184) were expended, leaving a surplus of £63,020 and cumulative £121,344 carry forward into 2025126. As regards Desigr)ated Funds, the remaining Designated Funds relate to the Research Fund at the University of Birmingham. Resenie policy It is the trustees, aim to hold total reseNes equating to a period of totsl expenditure of minimum three months in order to ensure continued financial security 3nd to provide for contingencies. Ovacome holds certain funds in designated and restricted funds for designated projects. Ov3come maintains relationships with beneficiaries, in some cases, for many years. To this end it is important that Ovacome maintains a healthy balance of reserves. On 30 September 2025 the balance of totsl Funds stood at £320,8. Total expenditure in 2024- 25 amounted to £1,045.730 so the balance at the year-end meets the three month reserves policy. The trustees have considered the current level of reserves and determined that this level is appropriate. Risk management The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis by maintaining an up to date risk register report. The risk register is regularly presented to the trustees and they input within their areas of specialism. The trustees believe that maintaining reserves at adequate levels, combined with an annual review of the controls over key financial systems will provide suff icient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 operational and business risks faced by the charity and believe that the systems in place to mitigate significant risks offer the trust adequate protection. Going concern The trustees believe that by maintaining reseNes at the levels required by the reserves policy and by regularly reviewing the charity's key financial systems, they can ensure that suff icient resources 3re in place to mitigate significant risks. In the light of Covid-19. the trustees have examined the operational and business risks faced by the charity and believe that the systems and reserves in place offer the charity adequate protection and ensure its continuance as a going concern. Public benefit Ovacome has referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity IPB21.' when reviewing its aims and objectives and in planning f uture activities. In particular. the trustees consider how all activities contribute to its aims and objectives and believe that a clear benefit to the public is demonstrated. This is described in more detail throughout the Review of the Period. PLAN FOR FUTURE PERIODS Ovacome will continue our work to meet the needs of anyone affected by ovarian cancer in the UK. Our plan5 are outlined in our strategy, we will continue to deliver the services and projects as listed within our report above.
OVACOME Trustees Report For the year ended 30 September 2025 STATEMENT OF EXECUTIVE COMMIThEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each f inancial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charity and of its income and expenditure for that period. In preparing these Financial Statements, the trustees are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021 make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the Financial Statements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financi31 position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the Financial Ststements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Executive Committee and authorised for issue on 22 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by. Cathryn Hughes Trustee and Chair 10
OVACOME Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Ovacome I report to the Charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ovacome for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out on page 12 to 24. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the ACV). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the ACL Independent examiner's statement Since the chariws gross income exceeded £250,LK)O your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertske the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connectior) with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: l. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act.. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Kevin Fisher BA FCA CTA (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Kingston Burrows Audit Ltd ststutory Auditors 308 Ewell Road Surbiton Surrey, KT6 7AL Date: 21 May 2026 11
OVACOME Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 September 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 Notes INCOME Donations and legacies Charitable activitie5 - Fundraising Investment income 193,469 256.239 8.195 400,879 18.802 594,348 275.041 8,195 452,798 281.652 10,391 Total Income 457.903 419.681 877.584 744,841 EXPENDITURE Fundraising expenditure Charitable activities 199.578 489.491 199,578 846,152 151,698 804,020 356,661 Totsl Expenditure 689,069 356,661 1,045,730 955,718 Net incomellexpenditurel for the year 1231,1661 63,020 1168,1461 1210,8771 Transfer between funds 12.1841 2.184 Net Movement in Funds 1233.3501 65.204 1168,1461 1210.8771 Reconciliation of funds: Funds brought forward 432.014 56.140 488.154 699.031 Funds canied ft)tward 198,664 121,344 320,008 488,154 The notes on page 16 to 24 form part of these financial statements 12
OVACOME Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025 Analysis of prioryear totsl fund. Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Funds Funds Funds 2024 Notes INCOMEand ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Charitable activities - Fundraising Investment income 236.496 248.549 10.391 216,302. 452,798 33,103. 281,652 10,391 Totsl Income 495.436 249,405 744B41 EXPENDITURE Fundraising expenditure Charitable activities 151.698 525.107 151,698 278.913. 804,020 Totsl Expenditure 67&805 278,913 955,718 Net incomellexpenditurel forthe year 1181.3691 129.5081 1210,877) Transfer between funds Net Movementin Funds 1181.3691 129.5081 1210,877) Reconciliation of funds: Funds brought forward 613.383 85,648 699,031 Fund5 carried forward 432.014 56,140 488,154 13
OVACOME Balance Sheet As at 30 September 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED Ass5 Tangible fixed 355ets 974 974 4.522 4,522 CURRENT ASSETS Stock Debtors Cash at bank and in hand.. 8.917 15.090 355.172 379.179 9,739 11,179 586,230 607,148 CREDITORS-. amounts falling due in one 160.1451 1123,5161 NET CURRENT ASSETS 319.034 483,632 NET ASSETS TOTALS 320,Crf)8 488,154 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY INCOME FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds: General fund Designated funds io 121,344 56,140 161.899 36.765 395,249 36,765 198.664 432.014 320,Crf)8 488,154 Approved by the Executive Committee and authorized for issue on 22 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by- John Paul McKew Treasurer and Trustee The notes on page 16 to 24 form part of these financial statement 14
OVACOME Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 September 2025 2025 2024 Notes Cash flow from operating activtties Net cash provided by operating activities {239,253) 1131,571) Cash flow from investing activities Investment income Purchase of fixed assets 8.195 10,391 11,153 Net cash prowded by investing activities 8.195 9,238 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 1231.058) 1122.333) Cash and cash equivalents at l Oct 2024 586,230 708,563 Cash and cash equivalents at 30th Sep 2025 355,172 586,230 Notes to the cash flow statement reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow 2025 2024 from operating activities Net income/lexpenditurel for the year Ibefore investment Depreciation charge Investment Income Decrease/lincreasel in stock Decrease/lincreasel in debtors IDecreasellincrease in creditors 1168,1461 3,548 18,1951 822 13.9111 163.3711 1210,8771 1,468 110,3911 2,726 85,503 Net cash provided by operating activities 239,253 131,571 B - Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Cash at bank and in hand Closing balance of Cash in hand and Bank 355.172 586,230 Total cash and cash equivalents 355.172 586,230 The notes on page 16 to 24 form part of these financial ststements 15
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 l Accounting Policies Basis of preparation The financial ststements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The Charity is a public benefit entity for the purposes of FRS 102 and therefore the Charity also prepares its financial statements in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (The FRS 102 Charities SORPI issued in October 2019 and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial ststements are rounded to the nearest pound. Going concern The trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for 3 period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial ststements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and have tsken account of pressures on donation and event income. After making enquirie5 the trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its f inancial statements. Income Recognition All income is recognised when there is entitlement to the funds, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. Income is recognised in the year to which it relates and on an accruals basis. Legacies are included when the legacy is received or when the charity is notified of an impending distribution which can be quantified and receipt is probable. whichever is the earlier. Recoverable taxation is accounted for on 3n accruals basis. Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis allocated directly to the expenditure headings as far as practically possible to reflect the activities of the charity- Charitsble activities comprise direct expenditure including direct staff costs attributable to the activity. Employee benefits i. Short temi benefits Short term benef its. including holiday pay and other similar non-monetary benefits, are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received. ii. Pensions Ovacome operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. These contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balance sheet. Fund Accounting Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or are raised by the charity for specific restricted purposes. 16
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objerts of the charity- Designated funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees but have been earmarked by them for a specific purpose. Fixed Assets and Depreciation All assets costing more than £l.C((i are capitslised. Depreciation on fixed assets is provided at rates estimated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset over its expected useful economic life as follows- Computer Equipment and Mascot Costume 3 years {straight line basis) Stock Stocks of Ovacome fundraising merchandise are ststed at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Debtors and Creditors Debtors and Creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Anylosses arising from impairments are recognised in expenditure. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with bank and other short- term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment In the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted, no judgements were required that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements nor do any estimates or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year. Leases Operating lease rentals are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. 2 Donation and Legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Total Fund5 Funds 2025 2024 Donations Legacies 152,445 41,024 345,341 55,538 497,786 96,562 415,298 37,500 193.469 400,879 594,348 452,798 17
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 3 Income from Charitable Actiwties Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 Charitable activities - Fundraising 256,239 18,802 275,041 281,652 256,239 18,802 275,041 281,652 4 Fundraising Expenditure Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 Direct Fundraising Expenses Fundraising Costs Fundraising Materials Share of staff C05t Inote 6.11 Share of Support Costs (note 6.21 41.107 6,146 127.123 25.202 41,107 6,146 127,123 25.202 35,646 7,897 91,904 16,251 Total expenditure 199.578 199,578 151,698 5 Total charitale Expenditure Unrestrirted Funds Restricted Totsl Fund5 Totsl Funds Funds 2025 2024 Direct Charitsble Expenses Event Costs Website 35.505 15,850 4,051 35.505 15.940 4.588 27,214 10,311 3,546 90 Financial Assistance Members & 537 Partner group Information Materials Database and Membership Magazine Reach Ova resources Film Resources and Photography PR Costs Raising Awareness Costs Miscellaneous Costs Share of staff Cost Inote 6.11 Share of SuptK)rt Costs (note 6.21 2.302 11.198 28.998 5.185 550 6.985 9.287 11.198 42.467 8.938 4.727 576 10,164 5,045 579.462 118,255 7,927 10,997 47,219 3,098 1,045 502 3,198 3,336 577,328 108,299 13,469 3,753 4.177 576 3,228 2,881 219,326 46,860 6.936 2.164 360.136 71.395 Total expenditure 489,491 356,661 846,152 804,020 18
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 6 Staff Costsl6.11 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Funds Wages & Salarie5 Social Security Costs Pension Cost 410.556 63.270 13.433 219,326 629,882 63,270 13.433 599,546 57,330 12,356 487,259 219,326 706,585 669,232 Staff Cost allocated to: Fundraising costs Charitsble activities costs 127.123 360.136 487.259 127,123 579,462 706,585 91.904 577,328 669,232 219,326 219,326 2025 2024 Stsff Numbers laverage number of stsff) 17 17 No trustees received reimbursed expenses in the year12024- nil) The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employers pension costl exceeded £ 60,000 was: 2025 2024 £ 60001 to £ 70000 £ 70001 to £ 80000 £ 8(K)01 to £ 91)000 Trustees were not paid remuner3tion in either period. Key management personnel include the Trust5 and the Chief Executive. The totsl employee benefits (including gross pay and employer national insurance contributions) of the charity's key management personnel were £89,01412024= £88.7931. Pension contributions paid by the company to key management personnel totalled £1.32112024..£1.3211. Excluding the trustees there was one key management personnel12024= one) that received remuneration during the year. Under FRS 102. employee benefits include gross salary. employers national Insurance. employers pension contributions and benefits in kind. 19
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 6 Support Costs (6.21 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 Rent Printing and Ststionary Office Cost Profession31 fee IT and computer Cost Insurance Depreciation Staff training and support Social media and advertising Governance costs (Note 6.31 15,152 1.589 11,992 11.208 17,597 2,533 io,iio 1.438 4,501 25,262 3.027 16,493 11,208 28,542 2.533 21,687 3,457 15,261 10,568 23,024 2,453 1,468 21,365 20,847 4,420 124,550 10.945 26,265 1,814 4,899 96,597 14.598 5.268 40.863 7.082 4,899 143.457 Support Cost albcated to: Fundraising costs Charitsble activities costs 25,202 71,395 9&597 25,202 118,255 143,457 16,251 108,299 124,550 46,860 6 Governance Costs {6.3) Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Funds Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 2024 Independent Examinefs fee TR Accounts and dit support AGM and other ewenses 2,551 1,847 501 4,899 2,551 1,847 501 4,899 2,282 1,616 522 4,420 20
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 7 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer Mascot costume Total 2025 Cost At 1st Oct 2024 Additions 15.981 2,890 18.871 At 30 Sep 2025 15.981 2,890 18,871 Depreciation At 1st Oct 2024 Provided during year 11,836 3,171 2,513 377 14,349 3,548 At 30 Sep 2025 15.(K)7 2,890 17,897 Net book value At 30 Sep 2025 974 974 At 1st Oct 2024 4,145 377 4,522 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income 15,090 11,179 15,090 11.179 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Deferred Income Trade creditors Grant payable Accruals Other Creditors 9,115 36,773 7,427 4,157 2,673 60,145 83.509 25,945 7,427 3.800 2,835 123,516 21
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 10 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS 2025 Balance 30 Fund5 Balance 30 Income Sep 2024 Expenditure transfer Sep 2025 Restrirted Funds Support services Staying Connected OVA to You Education Regional Support Reach OVA 460 4,660 8,051 102,721 84,713 80,975 195.3711 148,6621 171.1171 13,CK)01 137,2921 1101.2191 7.810 40,711 17.909 16.0(K) 26,969 46.263 102,009 24,971 29.943 2.184 Sub-tot31 Restricted funds 56.140 419.681 1356,6611 2.184 121,344 Unrestricted Funds General Fund 395 249 457 903 689.069 161899 Designated Funds - Research Fund Sub-totsl Designated funds 36.765 36,765 36,765 36,765 Total funds 488.154 877,584 11.045,7301 320,8 Support services: We received funding towards the direct costs of our support services for those affected by ovarian cancer. Thank you for the support we received from BEAT: Cancer. Thank you for the funding from the Greenhall Foundation towards equipment. Stsying connected: We received funding towards our programme of online support, information. and activities for people affected by ovarian cancer. Thank you for the support from Sport England and Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust. Ova to You: We received funding to enable Ovacome to run monthly support events across the UK. Thank you for the funding from National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland programme, National Lottery Awards for All England programme, Oakdale Trust, Childwick Trust, London Freemasons. Education: We received funding towards our education programme for medical students and healthcare professionals. Regional support: We received funding towards the continuation of our regional sUPPOrt services. Thank you for the support from the National Lottery Awards for All Scotland programme. Reach OVA-. We received funding towards our work to provide support and information to those who are less well represented within our membership and to those who experience addition31 health inequ31ities. These include but are not limited to-. Those who are LGBTQIA+ Individuals and community groups that support people of colour andlor ethnic groups other than white. Those over the age of 75 or under 45 at point of diagnosis. Those who are experiencing financial hardship or who have a low income. Those who are rurally isolated. 22
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 Those from Gypsy Roma Traveller Showmen and Boatmen communities. Those who have a learning disability and/or are neurodivergent. This funding has been used as per the restrictions to provide specialist resources and targeted groups and campaigns. Thank you for the funding from Zurich Community Trust to support this work. ANALYSIS OF PRIOR YEAR FUNDS 2024 Balare 30 Funds Balance 30 Sep 2023 IoMe ExpeNliture transfer Sep 2024 Restricted FurKIs Support services Staying Connected Choir OVA to You Education Regional Support Reach OVA Patient's Perspective Core costs Sub-total Restricted funds 14.868 73.973 9.160 {88,3811 14,5001 (1,4981 {22.9491 1551 {15,2401 1106,9491 {33,893 15,448 1278,9131 460 4,660 1.498 31.¢XIO 55 31.240 33.909 100.009 29.945 3.948 5.428 20 85,648 249,405 8,051 16,000 26,969 56,140 Unrestricted Funds General Fund 576 618 495 436 676 805 395 249 Designated Funds - Research Fund Sub-total Designated funds 36.765 36,765 36,765 Total funds 699.031 744.841 1955.7181 488.154 23
OVACOME Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025 11 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUNDS Unrestricted Fund Restrirted Fund Total Fund 2025 Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 974 257.835 160.1451 974 379,179 160,1451 121,344 Net assets 2025 320 008 Unrestricted Fund Restricted Fund Total Fund 2024 Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 4.522 551,008 1123.5161 4.522 607,148 1123.5161 56,140 Net 355ets 2024 432.014 488 154 12 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS At 30 September 2025 the charity had future minimum commitments in respect of non- cancellable operating leases as follows 2025 2024 Rental expenses Not later than l year 9,852 9,852 Total 13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The charity received donations from related parties £1,33412024: £2,096). During the year, the charity received a loan of £IO,(KKI from a trustee which was fully repaid before the year end. The loan was interest free and unsecured. No balance was outstsnding at the reporting date. 24